WorksheetsOrbit and Rotation of the Earth
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When the Earth completes a full revolution around the Sun, it has completed _____ rotations or days
7
30
91
365
How many time zones are in the world?
4
12
24
8
Leap Years happen every _______ years.
1
2
4
8
How long does it take the Earth to make one rotation on its axis?
365.25 days
24 hours
28 days
12 hours
How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the Sun?
365.25 days
28 days
24 hours
1 month
Earth’s orbit around the sun is what causes night and day.
True
False
What causes the length of shadows to change over the course of the day?
Sun's orbit
Moon's orbit
Earth's rotation
Moon's rotation
What time of the day will your shadow be the shortest?
9:00 am
12:00 pm (noon)
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
What does the Foucault pendulum provide evidence for?
The rotation of Earth on its axis
The movement of the stars
The orbit of the Earth around the sun
None of these
What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?
Earth's rotation on its axis
Movement of the stars
Earth's orbit around the sun
None of these
What causes the need for time zones?
Sun dials
Shadows
Movement of the Sun
Earth's rotation on its axis
The length of day is the same for all planets in our Solar System?
True
False
How often do we have a leap year?
Every year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
